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Wines for a bigger bust (Part 3 of 5)

7/1/2016

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When studying red wines, people in the know use categories like the following to describe them:
  • Fruit - How noticeable are the berry aromas and flavors in the wine?
  • Acidity - How much does the wine make your mouth water?
  • Tannin - How grippy or sandpaper-like is the feeling in your mouth when drinking the wine?
  • Alcohol - How alcoholic is the wine? Wines with higher alcohol are typically more viscous and dense in the mouth.
  • Body - How mouth filling is the wine? When compared to milk, is the wine like skim milk, whole milk or cream? (Keep your eye on this category as it figures into the story later.)
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    Kirsten Fox is headmistress of our alma mater. After surviving a plane crash, two divorces, a child with cancer and her own cancer, she finds that wine and a sense of humor can buoy even the darkest of times. Her first question is always, "What wine would I pair with this?..." Grab a glass and laugh with Kirsten.

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